Portosystemic Shunts - American College of Veterinary Surgeons
A portosystemic shunt (PSS) is an abnormal connection between the portal vascular system and systemic circulation. Blood from the abdominal organs, which should be drained by the portal vein into the liver, is instead shunted to the systemic circulation by the PSS or shunting vessel.
Congenital portosystemic shunt - Wikipedia
A portosystemic shunt or portasystemic shunt (medical subject heading term; PSS), also known as a liver shunt, is a bypass of the liver by the body's circulatory system. It can be either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired condition and occurs in humans as well as in other species of animals.
Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals
In the majority of cases, a liver shunt is caused by a birth defect called a congenital portosystemic shunt. In some cases, multiple small shunts form because of severe liver disease such as cirrhosis. These are referred to as acquired portosystemic shunts.
Portosystemic collateral pathways | Radiology Reference Article ...
2023年4月27日 · Portosystemic collateral pathways , also called spontaneous portosystemic shunts or varices, develop spontaneously via dilatation of pre-existing anastomoses between the portal and systemic venous systems.
Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs and Cats - Veterinary Partner - VIN
A portosystemic shunt (PSS, portasystemic shunt, portocaval shunt, portacaval shunt, liver shunt, hepatic shunt, or porto-systemic vascular anomaly) happens when a pet’s venous blood from the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and spleen bypasses the liver.
Congenital portosystemic shunts: diagnosis and treatment
Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare vascular malformations that create an abnormal connection between portal and systemic veins resulting in complete or partial diversion of the portal flow away from the liver to the systemic venous system.
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月24日 · Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a well-established percutaneous modality for decreasing portal hypertension. The major clinical indications for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts include refractory variceal hemorrhage and refractory ascites.
Liver Shunt or Portosystemic Shunt (PSS) in Dogs
2024年3月21日 · A liver shunt, also called a portosystemic shunt (PSS), is an abnormal blood vessel that bypasses or “shunts” blood around the liver instead of following a normal pathway through it.
Portosystemic Shunt | Cornell University College of Veterinary …
The most frequently observed indications of the condition are such central nervous system signs as hyperactivity, disorientation, temporary blindness, and excessive salivation. Early diagnosis of portosystemic shunt is crucially important in determining …
A basic understanding of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt ...
Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt (CEPS), also termed as Abernethy malformation, is a very rare congenital vascular malformation in which splenomesenteric blood drains directly into a systemic vein, bypassing the liver through a complete or partial extrahepatic shunt.